Every night, around midnight, my cat meows until I join her in bed (though she also sleeps all day). Then, she dutifully crawls on top of me and happily curls… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Dayva Segal
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Dayva is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering astrology, animals, and geography.
She has over 12 years of experience as a writer, and graduated from Hofstra University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Music and a Minor in French. She has also completed course work in Core Strengths Coaching, Hypnotherapy, and Technical Communication.
Dayva lives in the SF Bay Area with her cute but very shy cat, Tula.
Getting a furry feline friend to keep you company is always a great idea. However, before you make the final decision, it's important to ensure you'll be able to provide… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Some dog breeds resemble foxes a bit, which makes sense. They are in the same family. However, they also have many differences. They are completely different animals with different numbers… Read More
By Dayva Segal 7 months ago
Alligators are fearsome creatures that live in southern swamps in the US, in one state in Mexico, and in the Yangtze River in China. Chinese alligators are extremely endangered. Experts… Read More
By Dayva Segal 7 months ago
Despite their colorful appearance, blue jays are actually in the genus corvidae, the same as crows and ravens. These birds are typically 9 to 12 inches long from beak to… Read More
By Dayva Segal 8 months ago
Alligators are fearsome creatures that live in southern swamps in the US, in one state in Mexico, and in the Yangtze River in China. Chinese alligators are extremely endangered. Experts… Read More
By Dayva Segal 10 months ago
Rattlesnakes are venomous reptiles that you should avoid as much as possible. While some species deliver less harmful bites, any rattlesnake bite can turn fatal quickly. Most rattlesnake species have… Read More
By Dayva Segal 10 months ago
From 1958-1962 in China, The Four Pests Campaign was part of a movement called The Great Leap Forward. This movement was put into place by the Chinese Communist Party to… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
There is an island in Japan that is completely overrun by rabbits. In some cases, this would be a problem. However, in this case, the Japanese government has seized on… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 year ago
Alligators live only in the Southeastern United States and in parts of Eastern China. There are two different species: The American alligator and the Chinese alligator. These large reptiles are… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Different species of the same type of animal can vary widely. They may have different coloring, marking, behavior, and sizes. There are over 40 types of deer in the world,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
The Mach number, also known as Mach speed, is a measurement that compares the speed of a moving object to the speed of sound. It's especially important in the field… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
People have been growing carnations for thousands of years. Because of this, their native range is not exactly known. Some experts believe that they originally came from the Mediterranean area.… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Key Points: True north is a fixed point that people can easily mark on a globe or a map, otherwise known as the geographic north pole. Magnetic north aligns with… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Key Points The average Newfoundland lifespan is nine to 10 years. In rare cases, they can live up to 15 years. Newfoundlands are prone to heart problems that can shorten… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
The red king crab is likely the largest species of crab in the United States and can only be found in Alaska. The types of crabs you typically see at… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Colombia is in northwestern South America, with beautiful coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. People have lived in the area that is now Colombia since at least… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Bangladesh is the 8th most populous country in the world and one of the most densely populated countries as well. While the country has a small but important coastline on… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Belize is a lovely country in Central America with a coast on the Caribbean Sea. It is the least populated and least densely populated country in Central America. Because of… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Cuba is a large island nation south of Florida and east of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. With a population of 11 million, it has the second highest population of all the… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
The Kingdom of Cambodia is the official name of this beautiful southeast Asian country. It is surrounded by other Asian countries including Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. This lush country has… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Chad is a country in North Central Africa. It has no coastline and borders Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. So all the fish found in… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
China's population of 1.4 billion people is the highest in the world. This large country has a lot of natural biodiversity, containing over 34,000 species of plants and animals. After… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
The Bahamas is a Caribbean nation that is made up of more than 3,000 islands. The unique history of this beautiful country has been severely affected by colonialism. After Christopher… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Chile is a South American country on the western side of the continent. It is a long and narrow strip between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It has… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Costa Rica is a lush Central American country that has a lot of coastlines on the east and west sides of the country. To the east is the Caribbean Sea… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Brazil is a large country with a vast coastline. However, most of the country's most popular fish come from the Amazon River and Rio Negro, which snakes its way across… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Argentina is a beautiful country in South America. It is the eighth largest country in the world based on land area. It is one of the most biodiverse countries on… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Fiji is a beautiful island country in the area of Melanesia, which is part of Oceania. This area consists of several other island nations like Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, measuring 3.85 million square miles. There is a lot of beautiful wilderness, including many bodies of water in the country. So, there… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Some people would love to be immortal while others fear the idea of everlasting life. Luckily (or not, for some) that's not an issue any human is going to have… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
The snowy sheathbill spends more than 85% of their time on the hunt for food or eating the food. Carrion birds are scavengers that eat already dead and even decaying… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Key Points: Bears are not directly related to dogs, but they are both in the same suborder called Caniformia. Raccoons and foxes are also in this suborder. The most recent… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Rabbits are cute, docile mammals found on every continent except Antarctica. There are 29 species of wild rabbits and over 305 recognized breeds of domestic rabbits. Rabbits in the wild… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
There are at least 10,000 species of birds in the world. Most people associate these winged creatures with wings, feathers, and flying. However, there are some birds that don't fly,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Insects are a vast class of creatures that comprise beetles, butterflies, ants, bees, and more. It is estimated that there are more than 5.5 million species of insects. They are… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
When you read about any weather event, or perhaps even just a mundane daily weather report, you always hear the weather reporter referring to high-pressure and low-pressure areas. What are… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Butterflies are insects known for their large beautifully patterned and colorful wings. They are also well-known for their four-stage life cycle. Butterflies lay eggs that hatch into larva, or what… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
Our climate is changing due to human activity, and without significant action, it may change enough to significantly alter the ways in which we live and interact with our natural… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 years ago
An endorheic lake is also called a terminal lake or a sink lake. It is a lake that has no outlet. These lakes are usually saltwater lakes because the minerals… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
Did you know there are many types of lakes? These bodies of water are organized by how they formed and how they are fed, alongside other factors. For example, glacial… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
New York, NY is not where you go to experience the wonders of nature. In fact, Central Park and the Bronx Zoo may be your only chances to connect with… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
You may have heard a meteorologist talk about La Niña and El Niño. These Spanish words mean "the girl" and "the boy," respectively. But what do girls and boys have… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
Believe it or not, 600 million years ago, when some of the first plants and animals were roaming the earth, a day was only 21 hours long. How did we… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
The Loire Valley is famous for its beautiful chateaus (castles) on the edge of the Loire River. Tourists flock to the region each year to visit the historic castles, taste… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
All across Europe, extreme drought has caused a climate disaster this summer. Experts predict that this will be the worst drought the region has experienced in 500 years. However, it… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
This summer, much of Europe has seen sky-high temperatures and heat waves that have strained infrastructure. Along with immense heat comes an unprecedented drought and it's starting to affect many… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the US. As a result, there are an average of 114 flood-related deaths each year. In states with particularly high numbers, experts… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
Earthquakes occur worldwide when fault lines along the edges of tectonic plates release energy from the earth's molten center. Since they occur along these faults, they are more likely to… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
It's a joyful occasion when a dog gets pregnant. There are cute puppies to look forward to. It's the miracle of life! Dogs make great mamas and often manage labor… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 years ago
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